Getting a well shaped body is a desire of every lady. But, tasty food
is always a weakness to every one of us. If you get some tasty dips to
consume, it’s fair enough to stop dieting for a single day. Following
are some of the delicious dips which go really well with chopped veggies
and fresh fruit slices
Skinny spinach and Parmesan dip
If you want to avoid the fat
content of traditional dip, replace the content to light cream cheese
instead of mayonnaise or the sour cream. Still it is very tasty with
rich Parmesan cheese and garlic as its flavoring.
Pepper and lemon cottage cheese dip
You can make this delicious dip very easily with the ingredients like
1/4th teaspoon of lemon pepper, ½ cup of low fat cottage cheese, minced
carrot and pepper. Combine all of these together and toss it well. This
dip is not only tasty but also has healthy vitamins and minerals such as
protein, phosphorous, vitamin B12 and calcium. This is clinically
proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Greek Yogurt dip
If
you don’t have problem with calories and gaining weight, Greek Yogurt
dip must be your choice. The French onion dip is one of the tasty dip
appreciated by thousands of people around the world. If you wish to
reduce some fat, mixing the ingredients with low fat plain Greek yogurt
will be advisable. The quantity of protein will remain intact in such
dip recipe.
Baba Ganoush
One of the wonderful Mediterranean dips
is none other than Baba Ganoush. The dip has the egg plant as its main
ingredient with other vitamins like vitamin B, vitamin E, anti aging
antioxidants, fiber etc.
Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin is readily
available in the market along with other veggies. Even the cost of
pumpkin is quite low. If you consume one serving of pumpkin, I will
ideally provide vitamin A of around 197 percent. This is regarded as one
of the powerful dip that helps in getting the eye vision improved. You
can also reap benefit of protection against the lung cancer.
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Even the Stone Age people knew the Sun brought life on Earth and that
is why they used to worship it. But the sun waves can heal and destroy,
they can be the kiss of life or death. It depends on the way we use
them.
1. The sunlight kills microbes. That's why it is
important to put out in the sun carpets, blankets and eiderdowns that
cannot be washed regularly. Exposure to the sun confers the skin a bright, healthy look and increased elasticity.
A moderately tanned skin is more resistant to infections and sun
burning than an untanned one. Many skin diseases (dermatitis) can be
controlled and even cured through controlled exposure to the sun.
The sun rays are proven to strengthen the immune system.
2. Due to the sun our mood and morals improve. Sunlight helps in cases
of chronic or acute depression, by stimulating the synthesis of
endorphins (good-feeling hormones). That's why we get depressed in the
cold and dark days of the winter.
3. The sun is good against
insomnia. Daytime exposure to sunlight increases the melatonin
production during the night. This hormone helps regulate the sleep.
4. Under the action of the sunlight, the skin synthesizes vitamin D,
which makes possible calcium absorption in the intestine, helping the
organism grow strong bones. This way the sun prevents rachitism in both
children and adults and osteoporosis in elders.
5. As vitamin D
and some related compounds impede the development of some cancer cells,
we can say the sun fights off this disease. Regular and controlled
exposure to the sun has a preventive effect against cancer of colon,
breast, leukemia and lymphomas.
6. Exposure to the sun
strengthens the cardiovascular system. Blood circulation is improved,
the pulse, arterial pressure, moderately high glycemia and cholesterol
levels can be normalized.
7. Sun rays improve liver functioning, being effective in treating jaundice.
8. They help the kidneys with a part of their job, as the sun waves
favor the elimination of waste products through the skin, when we sweat.
9. The sun also helps losing weight by increasing the metabolic rate
through the stimulation of the thyroid. It also eases symptoms of
premenstrual syndrome.
10. The sun rays also ease the healing of the swollen joints during peaks of inflammation in cases of arthritis.
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Anti-cancer properties: Health benefits of mangosteen include
anti-cancer properties. The pericarps of mangosteen contain xanthones
which exhibit anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.
The xanthones inhibit the cell growth in human colon cancer and as per a
research study conducted by Akao Y et al. they exhibit the potential to
be developed as agents to prevent cancer or can be used in combination with anti-cancer drugs for beneficial effects.
Anti-inflammatory properties:
Mangosteen has been used as an
anti-inflammatory agent since many years in Southeast Asian countries.
Scientific research study also showed that the extracts of mangosteen
have anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory properties and they inhibit the
release of histamine and prostaglandin which are associated with
inflammation in the human body.
Healthy skin: Mangosteen helps
in maintaining healthy skin. The anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal, anti-allergy and anti-oxidant properties help in reducing
risk of various conditions such as skin inflammation, skin aging,
eczema, allergies and bacterial infections. Research studies have been
carried out to ascertain the various benefits of mangosteen for skin and
one such study suggests that mangosteen has anti-skin cancer properties
and has the potential of being an anti-skin cancer agent.
Healthy
immune system: Mangosteen is rich in various nutrients, minerals,
vitamins and xanthone which help in boosting the immune system. These
nutrients protect the body from various health ailments that weaken the
immune system.
Antioxidant properties:
Mangosteen is among the
fruits that are known to contain powerful antioxidants that are useful
to the immune system and the entire body. These antioxidants contain
cell boosters that are referred to as xanthones which contain various
properties that have medicinal value. This is why mangosteen is termed
as a healing fruit which can be used to reverse to the effects of
diseases that are associated with common man.
Medicinal use:
Mangosteen with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties is
beneficial as a medicinal drink and for quick healing of wounds. The
leaves and bark of the tree can be mixed with other medicinal herbs and
applied to the wounds for a faster recovery. The medicinal drink can be
prepared by boiling the leaves and the bark of the tree.
Diarrhea and dysentery:
Use of mangosteen is beneficial in stomach
disorders as well. The mangosteen pericarp and peel are effective in
providing relief from stomach disorders such as diarrhea and dysentery.
Menstrual problems:
The roots of mangosteen also provide health
benefits. Mangosteen root helps in regulating menstrual cycle in women.
Astringent properties:
The bark and leaves of the mangosteen tree
exhibit astringent properties and are beneficial in curing thrush or
aphtha.
Cardioprotective effect:
Mangosteen may also be helpful
in reducing risk of stroke or myocardial infarction. Findings of a
study indicate the cardio protective effect of mangosteen on antioxidant
tissue defense system and lipid peroxidation during stroke.
Diabetes:
Diabetes is a medical condition that is also common in the
modern society. Though it is manageable using prescribed medication it
can be a health risk especially if adequate precautions are not taken.
Mangosteen one natural remedy which is effective in managing and
maintaining blood sugar levels in the body
Weight loss:
Incorporating mangosteen in diet may be effective in weight loss. The
various nutrients found in mangosteen also ensure good health and
well-being.
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Red
wine has well known health benefits. However, drinking any alcoholic
beverage in excess can lead to alcoholism and the serious health
problems associated with it, so limit your red wine consumption to no
more than 24 ounces per day. Use FitDay to keep track of the calories
you're eating and make sure that you get adequate nutrition on the road
to weight loss as you enjoy the following benefits of an occasional glass of wine.
1) Red Wine is Good for Your Heart
Red wine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant compound.
Resveratrol also protects your heart and arteries against the effects of
saturated fat in your diet, so drinking one or two glasses of red wine a
day can help protect your heart and prevent cardiovascular disease.
The flavonoids and sapponins in red wine also help to protect your
heart against cardiovascular disease. The alcohol in red wine, when
consumed in moderation, raises your levels of "good" HDL cholesterol,
helps prevent the formation of blood clots and can help to protect your
arteries from the damage caused by "bad" LDL cholesterol.
2) Red Wine Contains Antioxidants
In addition to resveratrol, red wine contains a number of other
antioxidants, which can slow the signs of aging and prevent a number of
degenerative illnesses like type 2 diabetes. Drinking one or two glasses
of red wine each day can help protect you from many of the diseases of
the elderly, such as osteoporosis.
3) Red Wine Prevents Cancer
Mounting evidence suggests that drinking red wine in moderation can help
prevent cancer. The many antioxidants in red wine can help prevent the
oxidative damage responsible for the process of aging and for many
degenerative conditions like Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular disease. Guercetin, one of the many antioxidants in red
wine, may help prevent lung cancer. Research has shown that resveratrol,
the same red wine antioxidant that helps protect your heart, can also
kill cancerous cells.
Scientists have found that resveratrol, when
used in conjunction with radiation therapy, can penetrate cancerous
cells and induce apoptosis. Apoptosis is a type of cell death that
occurs when the cell dies, dissolves and is removed by the white cells
of your immune system. Cancer researchers have been looking for a way to
induce apoptosis in cancerous cells, because it's the safest way to
remove unwanted cells from the body.
Resveratrol also inhibits
cancerous cells' ability to remove irradiated particles, making
radiation therapy more effective against cancer. Resveratrol also
attacks cancerous cells and inhibits their ability to function.
4) Red Wine Prevents Tooth Decay
Red wine, even non alcoholic red wine, hardens your enamel to prevent
tooth decay. Hardened enamel is more resistant to Streptococcus mutans,
the bacteria which lives on your teeth and is responsible for tooth
decay. The polyphenols in red wine can also prevent gum disease, and
even help to treat it by reducing inflammation in the gums.
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Apricots are small, golden orange fruits, with velvety skin and flesh:
not too juicy but definitely smooth and sweet. Their flavor is almost
musky, with a faint tartness that is more pronounced when the fruit is
dried. Some people think of the flavor as being somewhere between a
peach and a plum, fruits to which they're closely related.
Health Benefits of Apricots
•Apricot has high mineral content, that makes it beneficial in cases
of anemia, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis, and toxemia.
•Apricot is high in vitamin A, that is why it is very helpful in the removal of skin pimples and other skin disorder
•Apricot contain lycopene, this substance can help prevent cancer and
help to protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which may help prevent
heart disease.
•It helps destroy intestinal worms.
•It may help remove gallstones.
•It is it helps in preventing cancer in organs lined by epithelial tissue, due to its high vitamin A content.
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